Racial Disparity in America's schools is an issue that has affected many different areas in society; from the economy and employment, to incarceration and housing. Lack of adequate education leads to a perpetuating cycle of low income jobs, poor housing conditions, higher rates of arrests, difficult situations regarding home life, which all directly affect future generations and their educational outlook. Despite its monumental impact, this problem has been almost unchanged since the Civil Rights era.

In Grades 3 through 8 in Asheville City Schools, 19.5% of black students, 77.2% of white students, and 42.9% of Hispanic students reached proficient or advanced reading levels (2012 - 13 School Year, NCPublicSchools.org).

Just 19.9% of black students in Grades 3 through 8 in Asheville City Schools were considered as having a proficient understanding of mathematics. That's a decrease of 42.4% from the prior year (2012 - 13 School Year, NCPublicSchools.org).

75.3% of white students in Grades 3 through 8 in Asheville City Schools were considered as having a proficient understanding of mathematics. That's a decrease of approximately 20% from the prior year (2012 - 13 School Year, NCPublicSchools.org).